Workday HCM Test Manager

We have the requirement of an experienced Test Manager to lead and manage the testing efforts for our insurance technology platforms on a new Workday HCM implementation project. Responsible for defining test strategies and plans, you will be managing test teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions across our systems., Oversee the creation and maintenance of test cases, test scripts, and test data.

Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and product owners to ensure test coverage and traceability

Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements.

Lead end-to-end testing activities including System, Integration, Regression, and UAT.

Coordinate with third-party vendors and offshore teams when necessary.

Drive the adoption of test automation and continuous integration practices.

Manage and mentor a team of test analysts and automation engineers.

Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and other relevant insurance standards.

Report on test progress, quality metrics, and risks to stakeholders

Strong, communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Proven experience as a Test Manager in the Insurance or Financial Services domain.

Strong understanding of insurance business processes (e.g., Corporate Finance, Claims and Underwriting).

Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray and Workday Test Automation tools).

Familiarity with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber) and CI/CD pipelines.

ISTQB certification (Foundation or Advanced) is preferred.

Desirable:

Experience with Guidewire or other insurance platforms.

Exposure to cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS).

Understanding of data privacy and security regulations in the UK insurance sector.